More than 440 million containers have been returned in the first six months of Queensland’s container refund scheme.
Under the scheme, people receive a 10-cent refund for recycling their cans and bottles at refund points across the state.
Noosa community members can recycle their cans and bottles at two drop off points in the area; Envirobank – Waves of Kindness located at 25 Production Street Noosaville and Re.Turn-it – Caltex located at 44 Doonella Street Tewantin.
It has been six months since the start of Queensland’s Containers for Change, and Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch said the initiative had been an incredible success.
“This scheme has created more than 630 new jobs and continues to go from strength to strength, providing financial incentives for recycling containers and encouraging more business opportunities and jobs across Queensland,” Ms Enoch said.
“It has also created a funding stream for our charities and community groups.
“With more than 440 million containers returned, this means more than $44 million has been returned to individuals, charities and community organisations.”
More than 168,900 Queenslanders have a Scheme ID with Containers for Change, along with more than 2,290 community groups, schools, charities and sporting clubs which are benefiting from the refunds.
For more information visit www.containersforchange.com.au or call 13 42 42.
